Patient's question:
Why has there been recent pain in the breasts, and it feels like there is a lump inside?Doctor's answer:
Considering it might be breast hyperplasia, which refers to the hyperplasia of breast epithelial and fibrous tissues, as well as the degenerative changes in the structure of breast ducts and lobules, along with progressive growth of connective tissues. The main cause of this condition is primarily due to endocrine hormone imbalance. In terms of treatment, it is recommended that you do not just take traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) pills. You can use an integrated internal and external treatment approach.Internal Medication:
TCM formula: Xiaoyao Pill (), taken with warm water.
External Application:
Herbs: Sambucus sieboldiana (), loofah (), Euonymus alatus (), Lindera aggregata (), safflower (), Cyperus rotundus (), Ligusticum chuanxiong (), Forsythia suspensa (), Trichosanthes kirilowii (), Rheum palmatum (), Epsom salt ().
Usage:
Divide the herbs into two cloth bags. Steam them in a pot, add a little alcohol, and then apply the warm compress to the affected breast for 30 minutes, twice a day.